Appointment of Deputy Fund Manager

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The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc has appointed Cassie Herlihy as Deputy Fund Manager, effective November 30, 2025, to work alongside lead Fund Manager Indriatti van Hien. Herlihy joins from Gresham House, where she co-managed a UK smaller companies fund with a strong track record, and previously held investment banking roles at Citi and Investec. The board believes her proven expertise will be a significant asset to the company and its shareholders as they continue to identify opportunities in the UK Small Cap space.

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Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC

11 November 2025

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800NE2NCQ67M2M998

11 November 2025

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

(the "Company")

Appointment of Deputy Fund Manager

The Board of The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce that Cassie Herlihy has been appointed Deputy Fund Manager of the Company, effective 30 November 2025. She will work closely alongside lead Fund Manager, Indriatti van Hien, who has managed the Company's portfolio since 2016.

Cassie joins Janus Henderson's UK Small Cap Equities team from Gresham House, where she co-managed a UK smaller companies fund, establishing a strong investment track record and consistently delivering results ahead of market peers. Prior to that, she held investment banking roles at both Citi and Investec. Cassie holds an MSc in the Psychology of Economic Life from the London School of Economics and a BA in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

Penny Freer, Chair of The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, said: "Cassie has significant experience, a strong track record and an investment approach which is well aligned with that of Indriatti and the wider team. Her proven expertise will be a great asset to both the Company and its shareholders as we continue to seek opportunities in the UK Small Cap space. The Board is delighted to welcome Cassie to the team and looks forward to working with her."

Indriatti van Hien, Fund Manager of The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Cassie to the team. Cassie's appointment reflects our ongoing dedication to bottom-up stock-picking, which remains at the heart of our investment philosophy. Her collaborative approach and proven ability to deliver outperformance make her an excellent addition to the team."

For further information, please contact:

Dan Howe

Head of Investment Companies

Janus Henderson Investors

Tel: 020 7818 1818

Harriet Hall

PR Director, Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 2919

Nathan Brown / Matt Goss

Corporate Broker

Deutsche Numis

Tel: 020 7260 1000

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